Parkinson's Care in Kearny, NJ: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Kearny, NJ: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23% in Hudson County)

6.6%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (8.2% in Hudson County)

5,534

residents 65 or older (14% of Kearny)

6

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kearny ZIP codes in their service area

885 Kearny residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 23% in Hudson County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

356 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (6.6%).

Medicare lists 6 home health agencies serving Kearny ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Kearny compared with Hudson County and New Jersey

Census figure	Kearny	Hudson County	New Jersey
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.6%	8.2%	6.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	9.5%	7.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	31%	27%
Households with no vehicle	15%	33%	11%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,103	$46,154	—

Older residents in towns around Kearny

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Harrison, NJ	1.7 mi	2,233	21%
North Arlington, NJ	2.4 mi	2,883	17%
Newark, NJ	3.2 mi	33,507	28%
Secaucus, NJ	3.6 mi	3,294	19%
Silver Lake, NJ	3.7 mi	677	38%
Ampere North, NJ	3.9 mi	799	14%

Home health agencies serving Kearny

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Bayada Home Health Care Inc	North Bergen, NJ	5.8 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(201) 377-6000
Promise Care NJ	West New York, NJ	6.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 418-6800
Amedisys Home Health	Hackensack, NJ	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(201) 342-6311
Promise Care NJ	East Orange, NJ	5.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 378-1000
Adoration Home Health	Bayonne, NJ	5.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(201) 339-2500
Barnabas Health Home Care And Hospice	West Orange, NJ	7.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(973) 243-9666

Nursing homes near Kearny

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alaris Health At Kearny	Kearny, NJ	1.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(201) 955-7067
Alaris Health At Belgrove	Kearny, NJ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(973) 844-4800
Broadway House For Continuing Care	Newark, NJ	2.5 mi	4 of 5	78	(973) 268-9797

Straight-line miles from the center of Kearny. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Kearny

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,925 monthly median income of Kearny households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Kearny: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Kearny?

At the New Jersey median aide wage of $17.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,545 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,925 monthly median income of Kearny households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. New Jersey's minimum wage is $15.92 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Kearny, NJ